Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which usually includes chemical splash goggles, gloves, apron or lab coat. If high splash potential exists, also wear a face shield and protective clothing.

Investigate cause of spill and review with EH&S. Document spill, response and follow-up with staff.

Replenish spill kit.

Small Chemical Spill Clean UP - Incidental Spill

These spills can be cleaned up by trained laboratory personnel.

Notify fellow workers in vicinity of spill.

Secure area by restricting access and posting signs.

Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) to clean up the spill.

At a minimum, this includes gloves and protective eyeware (chemical splash goggles).

Depending on the size and type of spill, protective clothing (lab coat and apron), and protective foot coverings may be needed. If high splash potential exists, also wear a face shield over the chemical splash goggles.

Shutdown equipement

Close doors and shut HVAC vents if possible.

Close all chemical containers.

Close fume hood sash (leave fume hood ON)

Turn off heating devices.

Stop any reactions in progress.

If flammable material spills, turn off sources of heat and ignition in entire lab.

Gather and review safety information on spilled chemical. Review chemical's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a hazard assessment and other pertinent information. Important information to know before beginning clean up includes:

Flammability: Flash Point and Vapor Pressure

Toxicity: PEL, TLV

Corrosiveness: pH

Locate an appropriate spill kit.

Pick up any broken glass with tongs, dust pan and broom, or some other mechanical device. Do not use your hands to pick up the broken glass. Dispose of glass in an appropriate container (e.g. heavy cardboard box which is taped shut and marked "BROKEN GLASS" prior to disposal).

Confine and contain spill. Place absorbent material over the spill, making sure not to spread the liquid. Protect drains - do not allow any spilled material to enter drains.

Clean up spill using a scoop or other suitable item and place material in appropriate disposal container.